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Robert H. Vostal
Point Pleasant Beach resident Robert H. Vostal, whose children live in Wall Township, died Sunday, April 2 in his home
He was 44 years old.
Mr. Vostal was a former resident of Caldwell.
He was a graduate of Morristown Beard School, and attended Dennison University in Ohio.
He was a master carpenter by trade.
He was raised a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Essex Falls.
Rob’s loss will be deeply felt by his family. He loved his friends and family, fishing, sports and music.
He was predeceased in 1999 by his mother, Barbara Hampson Vostal.
Surviving are his two children, Kurt and Lauren Vostal, and their mother, Kelly L. Vostal, all of Wall; his father and stepmother, Robert T. and Nancy Vostal, Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth N. and Sarah Vostal, Summit; one sister and brother-in-law, Tracy V. and Mark Pearson, Warren, R.I.; his longtime companion, Alexandria Cardoni, Bloomfield; and five nieces and nephews, Kelly, Hannah and Nicholas Pearson, and Joseph and Erin Vostal.
Funeral arrangements are from the Orender Family Home for Funerals, Wall. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Essex Fells. The family will receive visitors in the upper room of the Christian Education Building immediately following the service. Condolences may be e-mailed to www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Vostal’s memory may be made to the Wall Township Recreation Department, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall 07719.
Louise Richard Thomas Mills
Brick Township resident Louise Richard Thomas Mills, formerly of Wall Township, died Monday, April 3 in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
She was 91 years old.
Born in Manasquan, Mrs. Mills lived in Wall Township most of her live before moving to Brick in 1978.
She was employed for many years with Del Park Company, Manasquan.
She was a member of the Winding River Women’s Club, Brick, and of the Wall Democratic Club, serving as a poll challenger for many years.
She was predeceased in 1975 by her husband, William H. Mills, and in 2003 by her son Richard H. Mills.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Albert S. and Gail Mills, Hudson, Fla., William W. and Althea Mills, Quimby, Va., and James B. and Diane Mills, Fillmore, Calif.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Louise Mills, Wall, and Judith and Dayle B. Ritchey, Point Pleasant; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are from the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan.
Visiting will be 6 to 9 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Manasquan United Methodist Church, Manasquan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Mill’s memory may be made to the FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, 3300 Rt. 66, Neptune 07753.
Burton Vincent Davidson
Bradley Beach resident Burton Vincent Davidson died Thursday, April 6 in Shore Meadows Care Center, Toms River.
He was 60 years old.
Born in Newark, Mr. Davidson had lived in Bradley Beach for the past 30 years and was a dedicated Communicant of Church of the Ascension. He had been an employee of the U.S. Post Office, Edison.
Prior to this employment, he had been a member of the United States Marine Corps for 20 years before his retirement in 1974. At the time of his retirement he held the rank of Master Sergeant. Mr. Davidson was the recipient of the following Medals and Citations; National Defense Services Medal, seven Good Conduct Medals, Armed Forces Honor Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the RVN Meritorious Unit Citation with Palm and the Navy Commendation Medal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sally, in June 2000.
Mr. Davidson is survived by his two sons and their wives, Richard and Tracie, of Brielle and Michael and Nancy Davidson, of Fairfax, Va.; four brothers, Irwin, of Oakland, Fla., George, of Tinton Falls, Frank, of Jackson, N.C., and John Davidson, of Tampa, Fla; and three sisters, Evelyn Parker of Huntsville, Ala., Catherine Mulvihill of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Helen Davidson of Neptune City. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Caroline, Olivia, Meredith, Katherine, and Lydia Davidson and 59 nieces and nephews
O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township handled the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, 07834.
Dorothy F. Porter
Wall Township resident Dorothy F. Porter died Saturday, April 8 in Colts Neck Village, Colts Neck.
She was 95 years old.
Born and raised in Jersey City, she had lived in Wall for the past 39 years.
Mrs. Porter had been employed as the sales manager at Carter’s, Jersey City, and had also worked at Kay’s Monogram Shop in Belmar.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, Ocean Chapter No. 214, Wall, and a member of the Pride of Wall Seniors.
She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert L. Porter, in 1986.
Mrs. Porter is survived by her son Gary H. and Emily Porter, of Wall; her daughter, Barbara McGuirl, of Hazlet; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
The O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township, handled the arrangements.
Arthur Bruce Clapp
Bradley Beach resident Arthur Bruce Clapp died Saturday, April 7 in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
He was 69 years old.
Born in Chester, Pa., Mr. Clapp lived in Piscataway before coming to Bradley Beach 30 years ago. He was employed as a painter with Adamantic Inc. in Eatontown before retiring.
Mr. Clapp was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Jane Smith Clapp; his son Robert Clapp, of Raritan Boro, his daughter Sheree Cronin, of Washington; his stepchildren, Joanne Snyder, of Wall Township, William Reehil, of Barnegat, Edward Reehil, of Bradley Beach, and Christopher Reehil, of Bradley Beach; and his grandchildren, Thomas, Luke and Adrienne Haberl, Christina, William III and Rose Reehil, Taylor and Jordan Clapp, and Alex and Jonathan Cronin. He also leaves his sister Florence Clapp of Texas.
The O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township, handled the arrangements.
Richard L. “Dick” Rogers
Naples Fla. resident Richard L. “Dick” Rogers, formerly of Spring Lake Heights died Friday, April 7 in Naples Community Hospital, Naples Fla.
He was 83 years old.
Mr. Rogers retired in 1979 after 32 years with the State of New Jersey, Division of Parole, Department of Corrections, where he served as parole supervisor.
He was an active member of the East Naples United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Lakewood Country Club in Naples, where he enjoyed playing golf three days a week. He recently won a trophy for a first-place tie in a tournament at the club which he was so excited about.
Mr. Rogers served with the 38th Fighter Squadron of the 8th Air Force in Everett, Wash. before shipping over to England during World WarII where he served four years.
He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Mr. Rogers was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley; his parents, Helen and Lester Rogers; and a brother, Jack Rogers. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sally Rogers, of Ocean Township, and Dr. Jon and Geralyn Rogers, of Tallahassee, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law Dr. Ralph and Diane Scaccia, of Tinton Falls; two grandchildren, Bryan and Kristin Rogers, of Tallahassee; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Nelda Giles of Nashville; and nieces and nephews around the country.
Relatives and friends are invited to call tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home, Route 35, Wall Township. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at the O’Brien Funeral Home. Interment will be in Glendola cemetery, Wall.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice.
Rose Merlino Bonadona
Spring Lake resident Rose Merlino Bonadona died Sunday, April 9 in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
She was 99 years old.
Born in and raised in New York City, Mrs. Bonadona moved to North Arlington, where she was employed as a teacher for 28 years. She then lived in West Orange for 22 years before coming to Spring Lake where she resided for the past 31 years.
Mrs. Bonadona was a long time communicant of St. Catherine’s Church, Spring Lake, where she served as president of the Altar Sewing Guild, SCAMP [St. Catherine’s Association of Mature Persons], and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. She was also a member of the Alter Rosary Society of St. Mark’s Church, Sea Girt.
Mrs. Bonadona was predeceased by her husband, Amedeo Bonadona, and her daughter, Sylvia Scott.
She is survived by her grandson, John C. Scott, of Florham Park and her great-grandsons, Bailey and Caiden Galvin-Scott. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Joy DeCicco of Atlantis, Fla.; her nephews, Rev. Msgr. Ronald Amandolare of Little Egg Harbor, John Amandolare of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Albert Amandolare of Milford, Mass., her nieces, Camille [Ginger] McGlone, of Yonkers, N.Y., Patricia Rice of Brielle, Nancy DePasquale of Eastchester, N.Y. and several other loving nieces and nephews.
O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Catherine’s Church Restoration Fund 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake, 07762
James W. Karlinski
Belmar resident James W. Karlinski died Wednesday, April 5 in his home.
He was born in Plainfield and resided in Forked River before moving to Belmar six years ago.
Mr. Karlinski was predeceased by his father, Frank Jr. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; two sons, James Jr., of Brigentine and Jason, of Belmar; his mother, Karlin Karlinski, of Red Bank; one brother, Frank J. Karlinski III, of Red Bank; and two sisters, Judith Keating, of Plainfield and Trish Karlinski, of Oakland Calif.
All services are private. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to His Love Ministries, C/O Fr. John Compoli, P.O. Box 433 Allenhurst, 07711.
Reilly Funeral Home, Belmar, is handling the arrangements.
George “Poss” R. Pulsinelli
Point Pleasant Beach resident George “Poss” R. Pulsinelli, whose fiancee lives in Brielle, died Thursday, April 6 in Ocean Medical Center, Brick.
He was 63 years old.
Mr. Pulsinelli was a lifetime resident of the Jersey Shore, an avid surfer, lover of music and fine automobiles.
He was born in Neptune and had lived in Asbury Park and Manalapan before moving to Point Pleasant Beach. He was a retired diamond broker and consigner of the Essex and Sussex Hotel, Spring Lake.
Mr. Pulsinelli was a veteran of the Vietnam Army, serving in the 101st Airborne.
He is survived by his son, Sergio G. Pulsinelli, of Manalapan; his daughter, Marisa Lauria, of Keyport; his mother, Wilhemena Gubitosa Pulsinelli, of Neptune; his brother, Albert Pulsinelli and his wife Carol, of Jackson; his fiancee, Janet Murray, of Brielle; and the mother of his children, Dora Mussenden, of Manalapan.
Francioni, Taylor & Lopex, Inc. Funeral Home, Neptune, handled the arrangements.
Margaret Ann Burger
Spring Lake Heights resident Margaret Ann Burger died Wednesday, April 5 in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
She was 57 years old.
Born in Newark, Ms. Burger lived in Sea Girt for 17 years before moving to Spring Lake Heights 13 years ago. She was a graduate of Star of the Sea Academy, Long Branch.
Ms. Burger was employed in the communications department of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, and previously was employed as a receptionist with Wheelock, Inc., Long Branch.
She was a communicant of St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake, where she was a member of the Third Order Carmelites. She was the devoted caretaker of her parents for many years.
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Jane Burger.
Surviving are her son, Sean Burger, and his fiancee, Kristine, Brick Township; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles J. and Ginny Burger, of Brielle, and Kevin B. and Peggy Burger, Toms River; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Gaines, of New York City, Nancy and Tommy Kowalsky,Wall Township; Patricia Golden, Neptune; Ginny and Mike Fallon, Toms River; and Susan E. Burger and John Wallace, Point Pleasant; two grandsons, Robbie and Drew; and her nieces and nephews, Rose, Jennifer, Michael, Monique, Meghan, Kevin, Kelly, Kathleen, John, Kristopher, Maura, Stephan and Brendan.
Funeral arrangements were from the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall.
Mary Jo Read
Manasquan resident Mary Jo Read died Sunday, April 9 in her home
She was 55 years old.
Born in New Brunswick, she resided in Point Pleasant Beach, Wall Township and Manasquan.
She attended Point Pleasant Beach High School and graduated magna cum laude from Georgian Court University. She was a vital member of the Ocean County College Community Chorus for 32 years.
Mrs. Read is survived by her husband, Charles E. Read; her brother, Walter J. Canzonier; and her brother and sister-in-law, James and Margaret Canzonier. A loving mother, Mrs. Read is survived by David and Nancy Read, Jennifer and Ronald Nowak, Allison Read and James Ebert and Johanna Read, as well as her three grandchildren, Gabrielle and Hayley Read and John Read Nowak.
A private family committal will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 07012.
